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Defries v. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Ruling by

Michael J. Raphael

Lower Court

Riverside County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

Kira L. Klatchko

dissenting Judge(s)

Frank J. Menetrez
Failure to instruct jury on nondelegable duty was prejudicial when plaintiff's theory of the case was based on imputed negligence resulting from manufacturer's nondelegable duty to provide a safe product.



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Judge Profile

Nov. 30, 2020

Michael J. Raphael

Associate Justice
4th District Court of Appeal

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